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Khan al-Ahmar (exercise)

Khan al-Ahmar is a Bedouin community located in the West Bank, near Jerusalem, known for its traditional nomadic lifestyle. The site includes a school built from recycled materials and is often the focus of Israeli-Palestinian tensions. Israel has attempted to demolish the community, citing lack of permits—a process criticized internationally for its impact on residents' rights. The issue highlights concerns over Palestinian settlement rights, settlement expansion, and restrictions on Bedouin communities in the region. The situation involves complex legal, political, and humanitarian factors, with ongoing debates about preservation, development, and sovereignty.